Hong Kong, April 26 -- Clandestine drinking destinations to award-winning watering holes - Bangalore is home to some of India's best cocktail bars. The menus here are eclectic, catering to the city's many discerning drinkers, from the old-fashioned to cosmopolitan. Today, we are raising a toast to a few that are truly worth their salt.

Come the weekend, the neighbourhoods of Indiranagar, MG Road (or Church Street), and Koramangala see a flurry of activity and for good reason. These destinations are home to a sea of watering holes - pubs to breweries. Among them, some of the most popular specialise in cocktails, feature award-winning bar menus, and are led by Bangalore's best mixologists. We're talking fine-dining establishments that craf...